Simplicity 5100251-00 Operator's Manual page 10

MowerDeckPreparation
Remove the Spindle Belt
Citation Series:
,
Using a 1/2" breaker bar, place the square end in the
square hole located in the end of the idler arm (A,
Figures 7). Carefully rotate the breaker bar clock-
wise, which will relieve the tension on the belt exert-
ed from the idler arm.
,
Slide the drive belt over the edge of the stationary
idler pulley (B). Carefully release the tension on the
breaker bar. Remove the belt from the right-hand
(discharge side) spindle pulley.
Figure 7. Mower PTO Belt
A. Idler Arm
B. Stationary Idler Pulley
Stallion Series:
,
Using a 1/2" breaker bar, place the square end in the
square hole located in the end of the idler arm (A,
Figures 8). Carefully rotate the breaker bar counter-
clockwise, which will relieve the tension on the belt
exerted from the idler arm.
,
Slide the drive belt over the edge of the stationary
idler pulley (B). Carefully release the tension on the
breaker bar. Remove the belt from the right-hand
(discharge side) spindle pulley.
AWARNING
Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm
with the breaker bar, due to the increased tension
in the spring as the idler arm is being rotated.
Injury may result if the breaker bar is prematurely
released while the spring is under tension.
Figure 8. Mower PTO Belt
A. Idler Arm
B. Stationary Idler Pulley
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